Word: mottos
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...hole was not mentioned in the final communique, but Zhu's once ambitious plans are still the subject of a fierce backroom debate. Everyone knows where the buck stops in China's economy--not least Zhu, who, before he became Premier in March, coined his own version of the motto Harry Truman used: "I have 100 coffins--99 for corrupt bureaucrats and one for myself...
...turquoise sea as it laps against the sandy shore, drinking a Red Stripe and perhaps casting the odd glance at a "European" sunbather or two. Although the goal of a hard-earned Caribbean vacation may be relaxation, this sort of sendentary behavior would run counter to Jamaica's motto: "Out of many, one people." With a bit of "lively-in' up yourself"--to use Marley's words--the tourist can get his red-striped ass off the chaise longue, leave the white people behind for a while, and hang out with the locals...
...last major centers to salute the new era. Being last has its advantages. "That makes Vancouver a great place to have the longest celebration possible," boasts Tom Esakin, president of Millennium Vancouver 2000. To keep the party going for everyone, MV2000 is focusing on community building with the motto A BETTER CITY, FOR A BETTER WORLD, IN A BETTER FUTURE...
...candidates sat in front of a colorful banner that bore the slogan, "It's not over until you win," and candidates seemed to take the motto to heart...
...easy persuading an organization whose motto means "Always Faithful" to lighten up on adultery. Indeed, Defense Secretary William Cohen's attempts to standardize the military's response to adultery in the ranks may have set him on a collision course with the Marines. "The Marines think of themselves as bound by a higher code, while Cohen wants uniformity, so there's bound to be conflict," says TIME Pentagon Correspondent Mark Thompson. "But defense secretaries have learned that you don't want to tangle with the Marines if you can avoid it -- they wield a lot of political power...